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Learning World Child Academy Inc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5140 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

Capacity
117 children
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 297-6831
5140 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259030
License Issued
Sep 29, 2026
Active Through
Sep 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
PA Keys
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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LEARNING WORLD CHILD ACADEMY INC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 117 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-27 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-12-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 did not have proof of a physical on file.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 was suspending and will not be working until Staff 2 brings in a current physical.
2025-12-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Inspection, Staff 1 had a state police clearance that was "under Review" status, therefore making it not acceptable.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 was suspended until they have an acceptable State Police Clearance. Staff 1 will re-apply for their State Police Clearance and will not work until they have it.
2025-07-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1, was seen on video, grabbing a child, who was walking away from staff 1, by the hair to get the child to come back to staff 1.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 was suspended then terminated. Director reviewed staff policies on supervision and discipline.
2025-04-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a child was observed to be sitting behind the half door in the middle room on the right side of the building, out of the sight of the staff, putting their nap items away.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will take a training on supervision and center supervision policy will be reviewed.
2025-04-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 was seen on video. Staff 1 "popped/flicked" a child's hand that was in her mouth.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 was suspended until 4/14/25. Staff 1 will take trainings dealing with "staff dealing with emotions for adults" and "dealing with difficult behavior in children/appropriate discipline techniques". Center policies will be reviewed with all staff.
2025-04-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 did not have proof of a health assessment on file.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 will have a physical and the health assessment form will be filled out and kept on file.
2025-04-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have 2 references on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1will obtain 2 written references and will be kept on file.
2025-04-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of a state police clearance. Staff 2 did not have proof of the NSOR document.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 and 2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will not work in a childcare position until Staff 1 has received their State Police Clearance and keep a copy on file. Staff 2 will not work in a childcare position until Staff 2 has received their NSOR clearance and a copy will be kept on file.
2024-07-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-07-05 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed there was no thermometer in the infant refrigerator.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Thermometer was ordered and arrived on 8/4/23 and placed in refrigerator.
2023-07-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care is missing on the emergency contact from.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 was missing provider number; corresponded with parent on 7/25/23 and updated file.
2023-07-05 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed "continuity of operations" section is missing in the emergency plan.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added continuity of operations to the emergency plan on 7/26/23.
2023-07-05 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child#1 file and observed signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child missing on emergency contact form and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff missing on emergency contact form.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff signed missing signature day of review.

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